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Doescher Family History

Doescher Surname Meaning

North German (Döscher): see Doscher.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Doescher family from?

You can see how Doescher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doescher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doescher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Doescher family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Doescher's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Doescher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doescher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Doescher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doescher. 28% of Doescher men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Doescher women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doescher were Farm Laborer and Saleslady.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Saleslady
    14%

What Doescher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Doescher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doescher census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 653 immigration records available for the last name Doescher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 657 military records available for the last name Doescher. For the veterans among your Doescher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doescher lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Doescher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Doescher in 1958 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doescher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doescher ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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